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STEM Learning Center Learning Consultants

Meet our team of dedicated staff and students! To find a learning consultant with a particular major or interest, review their profiles below.

Allison Albin (She/Her)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Major

Hi! My name is Allison Albin and I am currently a sophomore majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. I'm from York, PA, and in my free time I love hanging out with my friends and shopping. This is my first semester working at the SLC, so I am super excited for the semester!

Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112

Scarlet Balogh (she/her)

Forensic Chemistry Major

Hi, my name is Scarlet Balogh, and I am a Forensic Chemistry Major with a Minor in Biology. 

  • Favorite Movie: Baby Driver 
  • Favorite Restaurant: Mario's Fishbowl 
  • Favorite Hobby: thrifting

Biology 101, 102, 115, 117

Ivonne Benavides (She/Her)

Accounting and Finance Double Major

Hi, I’m Ivonne! I’m in my fourth year at West Virginia University, double majoring in Accounting and Finance with a minor in French. I work as a Learning Consultant at the WVU Learning Center, where I enjoy helping students gain confidence in math and business courses by breaking down concepts into simple, easy-to-follow steps. I also spend part of the year as a tax preparer, which has given me a lot of real-world experience to share. My goal is to make learning less stressful and more encouraging so you can succeed!

  • Favorite movies: Tangled, Shrek, The Notebook
  • Favorite books: Selection Series by Kiera Cass, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
  • Hobbies: Reading, Knitting, Spending time with my husky Skye
  • Favorite artist: Forrest Frank, Abbie Gamboa
  • Favorite food in Morgantown: Istanbul

Math 124, 150

Jacob Brannon

Chem 110, 111, 115, and 116

Logan Bryant

Math 126, 128, 129

Rocco Capuano

Math 124

Isabella Chango (She/Her)

Forensic Chemistry/Criminology Major

Hi! I am currently a sophomore at WVU and am pursuing a double major in Forensic Chemistry and Criminology. I am from the suburbs outside Philadelphia, so I love supporting my Philly teams, going to the beach, and exploring Center City. At WVU, I am part of FIS Club, Crim Club, and MountaineerThon. I love chemistry, so I enjoy helping people understand something I am passionate about. I also play piano, sing, and did theater throughout my whole life until senior year of high school. After college, I want to be a CSI or work for the FBI.

  • Favorite Hobbies: Reading, Singing
  • Favorite Movies: Tangled, The Greatest Showman, Inception
  • Favorite Books: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Handmaid’s Tale, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
  • Favorite Artists: Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, Lizzy McAlpine, Harry Styles

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Matt Chernack

Math 126, 128, 129

Lydia Compston (she/her)

Health Sciences

Hi! I’m Lydia and I majored in biology with a minor in general business in my undergraduate degree. I am now working on pursuing my masters in health sciences. I love to game and craft in my free time and I have two cats that I love very much. 

  • Hobbies: crochet, video games, reading, and card collecting 
  • Favorite Games: Pokemon and Sonic 
  • Favorite movie: Ratatouille. 
  • Favorite color: red

Biology 101, 102, 115, and 117

Olivia Conaway

Immunology & Medical Microbiology Major

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Jaylene Daniels

Environmental and Energy Resource Management Major

My name is Jaylene and my major is Environmental and Energy Resource Management. I am from the small town of Wileyville, WV. I love listening to audiobooks and working out in my free time.

  • Hobbies: reading books, doom scrolling on Tiktok, hanging out with friends
  • Favorite Book: Watchers by Dean Koontz
  • Favorite Movie: Encanto
  • Favorite Artists: Gavin Adcock and Treaty Oak Revival

Math 124, 150

Christina Denison

Chemistry & Forensic Chemistry Major

I am currently in my fourth year at WVU. Outside of classes, I'm either playing in the marching band or finding a good book to read. I plan on earning a Master's degree in chemistry or biochemistry after I graduate.

  • Favorite Books:  Anything by Sarah J Maas and The Picture of Dorian Gray
  • Favorite Sports Teams:  Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Capitals
  • Favorite Bands:  I Prevail, Bad Omens, and Shinedown

Chemistry 110, 111, 112, 115 and 116

Sidney Dews

Supply Chain Management Major

Hello everyone, my name is Sydney Dews and I am a senior majoring in Supply Chain Management and minoring in Addiction Studies. I also work for a non-profit therapeutic riding center in Fairmont during the week and enjoy my days out on the farm. 

  • Favorite Restaurants: Chipotle, Plaza Azteca 
  • Hobbies: spending time on the farm, spending time with friends
  • Favorite things: horses, gym, traveling 

Math 124, 150

Cali Evankovich (She/Her)

Forensic Examination Major

Hey, I'm Cali! This is my first time being a tutor and my second year at WVU studying forensics. I like painting, running, listening to true crime, and talking about how much I dislike pickleball in my free time. I'm in the FIS club and PAWS and you can always find me supporting our team at football games!

  • Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
  • Favorite Books: The Glass Castle, Frankenstein
  • Hobbies: Running, painting, drawing
  • Favorite Artist/Band: ABBA and AC/DC
  • Favorite Food in Morgantown: Mountain Mama's

Chem 110, 111, 112 115, and 116

Ian Evans

Computer Science and Computer Engineering Major

Lover of things STEM, music, and gym.

I love studying classical music, practicing piano, playing video games, going to the gym, and working on my arithmetic abilities.

Math 126, 128, 129

Meg Garrett (She/Her)

Forensic Chemistry Major

Hi I’m Meg! I am a forensic chemistry major with a minor in human nutrition and food studies. I’m from Virginia Beach so I love all things warm and sunny, but I enjoy the mountain state too! In my free time you can find me running with the WVU Track Club or line dancing!

  • Hobbies: Running, surfing, and line dancing
  • Favorite Movie: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
  • Favorite Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
  • Favorite Food in Morgantown: Los Mariachis

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Jadyn Golston (She/Her)

Pre-Medical Biology Major

Hi, my name is Jadyn Golston, and I am a sophomore majoring in Biology: Pre-Medical with a minor in public health. It is my first semester working at the STEM Learning Center, but I am so excited to meet everyone!

I love to workout, read books, shop, and do arts and crafts.

Math 124, 150

Samantha Grimes

Statistics 111, 211, 215

Mayzie Davis-Hanson

Physics and Biology Pre-Med Major with a Spanish Minor

Hey! My name is Mayzie, I am a sophomore double majoring in Physics and Bio Pre-Med with a minor in Spanish. After I graduate, I plan to go to Med School and work towards becoming a Pediatric Oncologist. Not only am I a learning consultant, but I also work for Adventure WV FYTs, Guided Trips, and the Well Being Adventure Series, so I can answer any Student Rec related questions you may have. I am a consultant for Physics here at the SLC, and would love to help with Physics, or if you need some good dad jokes, I can help with that too.

  • Hobbies: Writing music, playing the piano, building legos, and doing nails.
  • Favorite movie and TV Show: Moana 2 and Criminal Minds
  • Favorite Restaurants: Taco Bell and Panda Express

Physics 101, 102, 111, and 112

Zachary Holmes

Management Information Systems Major

Hello, I’m Zachary Holmes! I'm currently in my fifth semester as a math tutor at West Virginia University. I'm pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Accounting.

  • Favorite movies:  Forrest Gump 
  • Favorite sports team:  Washington Commanders 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Chaang Thai on High Street 

Math 124, 150

Bella Hutzler

Accounting and Management Information Systems Major

Hi, I’m Bella! I’m a junior Accounting and MIS student, and I’m a part of the Honors College. This is my second semester here at the STEM Learning Center as a statistics tutor. On campus, I’m also involved in Delta Sigma Pi, MISA, and Delight Ministries.

  • Hobbies: playing pickleball and volleyball, reading my Bible, visiting local coffee shops
  • Favorite movie: La La Land
  • Favorite artists: Taylor Swift & Harry Styles
  • Favorite food in Morgantown: Roots & Chipotle

Statistics 111, 211

Kasia Jaczynska (She/Her)

Biochemistry Major

Hi! My name is Kasia and I am a senior majoring in biochemistry with a minor in molecular medicine. After graduating, I plan to attend WVU School of Pharmacy. This is my first semester working as a learning consultant, and I also work as a research assistant in the Arnold Lab. So, I am here to talk all things biology, science, research, etc!

  • Favorite books: Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
  • Favorite movies: 10 Things I Hate About You, Madagascar series
  • Hobbies: reading, hiking, hanging out with my cats, crafting

Biology 101, 102, 115, 117

Makenna Kelly

Accounting Major

Hey! My name is Makenna and I'm a junior accounting major with a minor in finance. This is my second year working at the STEM Learning Center. On campus, I'm also involved in Alpha Kappa Psi, Women in Business, and the Women's Ice Hockey Team.

  • Favorite sports team:  Pittsburgh Steelers 
  • Hobbies: Ice hockey, gym, cooking, hiking

Math 124, 150

Elizabeth Kesterson

Math 126, 128, 129

Danny King (She/Her)

Biology Major (AoE Ecology, Ecosystems, & Global Change)

Hi there! I'm Danny, this is my third full semester at the STEM Learning Center as a Chemistry Learning Consultant. I love to learn new things and enjoy helping people find their own passion for learning. Outside of work, I like to write and listen to a lot of music. I was raised in Red Bank, New Jersey and currently live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Feel free to stop in and chat if you ever have any questions :)

  • Favorite Movies: La La Land, Lisa Frankenstein
  • Favorite Books: Bright Young Women, Ninth House, Dracula
  • Favorite Artists: Alvvays, Big Thief, D'Angelo
  • Favorite Sports Team: New York Met

Chemistry 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Naomi Kleiner

Biology Major

Hi! My name is Naomi and I'm a junior studying Biology with a minor in Psychology. I love meeting new people so if you see me out and about, please say hi! This is my first semester at the STEM Learning Center, so I am excited to get to know you and hopefully make college seem less scary.

  • Favorite Artist: Frank Ocean
  • Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
  • Favorite Food in Morgantown: Chaang Thai

Biology 101, 102, 115, 117

Ava Lattanzio (She/Her)

Forensic Chemistry Major

Hey, I'm Ava! I am a Forensic Chemistry major with a minor in psychology. I am a sophomore from around Pittsburgh, PA. This is my first semester at the STEM Learning Center!

My favorite artists are The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. My favorite movies are The Hunger Games and Spiderman. 

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115 and 116

Lexi Leathery (She/Her)

Forensic Examination Major

Hello! My name is Lexi Leathery and I am a Forensic Examination major with a minor in Law and Legal Studies. I hope to eventually work as a CSI or a Death Investigator. I'm from Illinois and a fun fact is that I have a dog named Goose!

  • Favorite Movies: The Princess Bride, Knives Out 
  • Favorite Books: Pride and Prejudice, Ninth House
  • Favorite Artists: Hozier, Kendrick Lamar, Djo
  • Hobbies: Reading, baking, and hiking 

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115 & 116

Ryan Linder

Exercise Physiology Major

Hello! I am a sophomore from Wheeling, WV. I am majoring in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Health Promotion. I am involved with the WVU Helping Hands club and love to support the Mountaineers on game days.

  • Hobbies: Watching sports, playing basketball, riding roller coasters
  • Favorite Sports Teams: West Virginia Mountaineers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Favorite Artist: Post Malone

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Nick Marzen

Accounting Major

Hey, my name is Nick and I am a Junior. I tutor Math 150 here at the learning center. 

I like to spend my free time with friends, and my favorite books and movies are The Lord of the Rings trilogy. 

Math 124, 150

Katherine Morris (She/Her)

Exercise Physiology Major

Math 124, 150

Hannah Olszewski (she/her)

Forensic Examination and Political Science Major

Howdy! My name is Hannah and I'm a Forensic Examiner and Political Science dual major! I'm from Cleveland, OH, and I love attending sporting events, country line dancing, and working out. In my free time, I like to watch police procedurals and courtroom shows. In the future, I plan to become a lawyer!

  • Favorite movies:  White House Down 
  • Favorite book: The Fifth Wave
  • Hobbies:  Line dancing, going to the gym, and playing the guitar 
  • Favorite sports team: The Cleveland Browns
  • Favorite artist:  Luke Bryan 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Bombay Indian Grill
  • Favorite hot drink on a cold day:  Apple Cider 

Statistics 111, 211, 215

Morrigan Passey

Physics Major with WVUTeach

I am a Junior, majoring in Physics with a minor in English and a certificate of Secondary Education. I work here as a physics tutor, as well as working with the Cosmology Department here at WVU to study pulsars and Fast Radio Bursts. I've also worked at Green Bank Observatory, in Green Bank, WV.

  • Favorite movies:  Howl's Moving Castle 
  • Favorite books:  Dragonsdawn 
  • Hobbies:  reading, sewing, painting
  • Favorite artist/band:  Cocteau Twins

Physics 101, 102, 111, 112

Matthew Riordan

Data Science Major

I am currently a junior at WVU majoring in data science with minors in political science and economics. I am in the chess club here at WVU and enjoy watching the NY Jets and Mets disappoint me every year.

  • Favorite movies: Lord of the Rings Trilogy  
  • Hobbies:  Playing chess and watching my favorite football teams lose
  • Favorite sports teams:  NY Mets/NY Jets/WVU Mountaineers 
  • Favorite artists/bands:  Bruce Springsteen/Bob Dylan 
  • Favorite food in Morgantown:  Chaang Thai
  • Favorite show: The Wire

Statistics 111, 211, 215, 312

Ben Roland

Electrical Engineering Major

Physics 101, 102, 111, 112

Maddy Sickler (She/Her)

Forensic Chemistry Major

Hi I'm Maddy Sickler! I am a first-year math learning consultant. I'm excited to help out!

Math 126, 128, 129

Zoey Smith (She/Her)

Forensic Chemistry Major


Statistics 111, 211, 215

Brady Snidow (He/Him)

Forensic Biology Major

Hey there! My name is Brady Snidow and I’m a junior here at WVU. This is my first semester tutoring at the STEM Learning Center. I’m majoring in Forensic Biology with minors in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Spanish, and Linguistics. The plan is to get my B.S. and then pursue an M.D. in Forensic Pathology to be a Medical Examiner. 

  • Favorite Movies: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Pitch Perfect, or Bodies Bodies Bodies
  • Favorite Books:  A Thousand Splendid Suns, Bunny, or The Gone Series
  • Hobbies: Reading, playing video games, traveling (my picture is me and my sister in Italy)
  • Favorite Artist/Band: Lana Del Rey / Paramore

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, 116

Athena Souder (She/Her)

Forensic Biology Major

Hi! :) My name is Athena Souder, and I am majoring in Forensic Biology with a minor in Ceramics! After I graduate, I plan to pursue a Master's degree in Biology. I love to play intramurals, so there's a good chance you'll see me out on the rec fields in my free time! I am also Vice President of the WVU Board Games Club!!

  • Favorite Artists: AJR & Twenty One Pilots
  • Favorite Movies: The Princess Bride, Life of Pi, & Hunger Games (all in the series)
  • Favorite Sports Teams: THE Ohio State University & WVU
  • Hobbies: CrossFit, Painting, Disc Golfing, & Reading

Biology 101, 102, 115, 117

Erin Thomas (She/Her)

Psychology and Criminology Major

Hi! I'm Erin and I'm a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Criminology. This is my first semester in the SLC and I'm super excited to help out!

  • Favorite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  • Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Math 124, 150

Abby Toledo (she/her)

Immunology and Medical Microbiology Major

Hi, I'm Abby! I am a senior in the Immunology and Medical Microbiology program and am pursuing a minor in Statistics.

Biology 101, 102, 115, 117

Sydney Troup (she/her)

Physics Major

I am a junior majoring in Physics and it is my second year tutoring! After graduating with my bachelor's degree, I plan to attend graduate school.

  • Hobbies: Crafting, Baking, Studying
  • Favorite Movies: Home Alone, Chemical Hearts, 10 Things I Hate About You
  • Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco 49ers
  • Favorite Band: One Direction 

Physics 101, 102, 111, 112

Talon Tucker (he/him)

Physics Major

I'm Talon Tucker - I'm currently an undergraduate student at WVU. As of 2025, this is my fourth and final year at WVU. I originally pursued a dual degree in Physics and Music Composition, but I dropped the Music Degree after a year due to needing more time for family and maintaining a sleep schedule.

I still really like music - some of my favorite composers are Chopin, Beethoven, Liszt. I also play primarily piano, but I've been trying violin for years with limited success.

I enjoy making different kinds of bread, like tortillas or sourdough boules.

I'm usually physically active, so often I'm doing exercise/stretching routines, and I like to run and mountain bike.

I like reading, although I don't do it a lot. I really like Edgar Allen Poe stories.

Physics 101, 102, 111, 112

Autumn Ware (She/Her/Hers)

Management Information Systems Major

Hello! I am Autumn Ware. I am currently a Junior here at WVU aiming to obtain a degree in MIS with a minor in Finance and Data Analytics. I am from Grafton, WV and this is my second year working at the STEM Learning Center.

  • Favorite Movies: The Guardians of The Galaxy Trilogy, Thor Ragnarok, and The Green Mile
  • Favorite books: It By: Stephen King, Beartown series By: Fredrik Backman, Daisy Jones & The Six By: Taylor Jenkins Reid, and the Throne Of Glass series By: Sarah J. Maas
  • Favorite artists: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and James Marriott

Math 124, 150

Teagan Werner (she/her/hers)

Psychology Major

Hey y’all! My name is Teagan, and I am currently in my last year here at West Virginia University, and my second year as a consultant. I intend on obtaining a B.S. in Psychology, and am pursing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. A fun fact I love to tell people is that I hand feed raccoons whenever I am back at home!

  • Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
  • Hobbies: Baking, Gaming, and Watching Sport Events
  • Favorite Artists: Mac Miller, Zach Bryan, and Pink Floyd

Math 124, 150

James Workman (He/Him)

Premedical Biology Major

Hi! My name is James but I go by Eli. I am one of the general chemistry tutors here at the STEM learning center. I started this job because I am really passionate about education and helping others, and love working with students to help them better understand the topics they might be struggling with!

I have a lot of hobbies and enjoy watching movies, reading books, writing, exploring new places, running, hiking, etc. My favorite book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. I also really like music and my favorite album is Hozier self titled.

Chem 110, 111, 112, 115, and 116

Hope Woods (She/Her)

Robotics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Double Major

Hey, I'm Hope! I am currently a sophomore at WVU, and am double majoring in robotics engineering and mechanical engineering. I'm involved in many student organizations including the Collegiate 4-H club, Society of Women Engineers, and the national co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. This is my second semester being a learning consultant at the STEM Learning Center, and am happy to help you with all your math needs!

  • Favorite Books: Six of Crows, Percy Jackson, and The Sun Also Rises
  • Favorite Movies: The Wizard of Oz, Pitch Perfect, Top Gun, the Lego Batman Movie, and Shawshank Redemption
  • Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Avalanche, and the Mountaineers
  • Favorite Hobbies: Line dancing, reading, and crocheting
  • Favorite Artists: Taylor Swift, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Billy Joel, and Conan Gray

Math 126, 128, 129

Allyson Yantek

Forensic Examiner Major

I am currently in my second year at WVU, majoring in Forensic Examination with a minor in psychology. Aside from studying and classes, I take part in many different clubs, with my favorite being WVU Paws. I also love reading/watching true crime, and this semester I started working as a Math Learning Assistant in the STEM Center!

  • Hobbies: volunteering at animal shelters, reading, and crafting
  • Favorite Artists: Noah Kahan, Tate McRae, Alex Warren, and Luke Bryan
  • Favorite Movie: Anything horror/thriller related

Math 126, 128, 129

Mary Ella Young (She/Her)

Forensic Examiner Major

Hello! My name is Mary Ella and I'm a forensic examiner major with a minor in Spanish. I'm a junior and from Huntington WV. This is my first semester at the STEM Learning Center.

  • Favorite Movies: The Thing, Spider-verse, The Original Muppet Movie and Zoolander
  • Favorite Books: The Handmaids Tale, and The Unworthy
  • Favorite Artists: Ghost, Laufey, and The Crane Wives
  • Hobbies: Drawing, reading, baking, crocheting, knitting, and running

Math 126, 128, 129